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Sundhedsrisikovurdering, or health risk assessment, is a systematic process used to evaluate the potential health impacts of various factors, such as environmental hazards, occupational exposures, or lifestyle choices. The primary goal of a health risk assessment is to provide a scientific basis for decision-making regarding public health policies, environmental regulations, and workplace safety measures.

The process typically involves several key steps:

1. Hazard Identification: Identifying the potential health hazards present in the environment, workplace, or lifestyle.

2. Dose-Response Assessment: Evaluating the relationship between the level of exposure to the hazard and the occurrence of adverse health effects.

3. Exposure Assessment: Determining the extent and nature of human exposure to the hazard.

4. Risk Characterization: Integrating the information from the previous steps to estimate the likelihood and severity of health effects in exposed populations.

Health risk assessments are conducted by experts in fields such as epidemiology, toxicology, and environmental health. They are used in various contexts, including:

- Environmental Impact Assessments: Evaluating the potential health risks associated with proposed environmental changes.

- Occupational Health: Assessing the health risks of workplace exposures to chemicals, physical agents, or biological hazards.

- Public Health: Identifying and mitigating health risks associated with lifestyle factors, such as diet, physical activity, and substance use.

The results of a health risk assessment can inform policy decisions, guide public health interventions, and help protect the health and well-being of individuals and communities.